Shortly after taking office, President Gerald Ford granted former President Richard Nixon a full and unconditional pardon for any crimes he might have committed against the United States while president.
It's like if your friend broke your game console, but instead of making them pay for it or apologize, you just say "it's okay" and let them off the hook. That's essentially what Ford did with Nixon.
Watergate Scandal: A political scandal involving illegal activities that ultimately led to President Nixon’s resignation.
Presidential Pardon: The right of the leader of a country to forgive someone for a crime, or override any legal penalties associated with it.
Richard Nixon: The 37th President of the United States who resigned from office due to Watergate scandal.
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